In two landmark rulings for gay rights, the US supreme court today struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the controversial law blocking federal recognition of same-sex marriages, and dismissed Proposition 8, effectively restoring same-sex marriage in California.

As reaction to the ruling pours in from around the country, we want to hear from you – literally. You've got six seconds to yelp, wail, scream, shout, giggle or share a (short) story and express how you feel about today's news.

Still hanging on to a vuvuzela from the World Cup? Have something you want to tell the world? Now's your chance. The best soundbites will be featured in a follow-up reaction feature.